Walgreens partners with Polk County long-term care facility to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Lake Morton Plaza was one of the first assisted living facilities in Polk County to have its residents inoculated against COVID-19.
Lake Morton Plaza was one of the first assisted living facilities in Polk County to have its residents inoculated against COVID-19.
Lakeland commissioners approve apartment complex despite concerns from Carillon Lakes residents
Carillon Lakes residents heard a deafening sour note when Lakeland city commissioners voted to allow 300 apartments to be built next to their gated subdivision, but the mayor says the decision will preserve the integrity of the neighborhood.
Carillon Lakes residents heard a deafening sour note when Lakeland city commissioners voted to allow 300 apartments to be built next to their gated subdivision, but the mayor says the decision will preserve the integrity of the neighborhood.
PCFR: 2 individuals, 1 dog rescued from Mulberry RV fire
Two people and a dog were rescued from an RV fire Wednesday morning, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
Two people and a dog were rescued from an RV fire Wednesday morning, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
PCSO: Deputy arrested for threats of Capitol violence
Sheriff Grady Judd says what started as a rant by Deputy Peter Heneen turned into a disturbing series of texts, where the 29-year-old threatened to "shoot the feds" and "make the streets of DC run red with the blood of tyrants."
Sheriff Grady Judd says what started as a rant by Deputy Peter Heneen turned into a disturbing series of texts, where the 29-year-old threatened to "shoot the feds" and "make the streets of DC run red with the blood of tyrants."
Polk officials: 2nd doses of COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive on time, state says
Even though the COVID-19 vaccine is in such short supply across Florida, Polk County officials are being told by the state that there will be enough when it is time for residents to get a second dose.
Even though the COVID-19 vaccine is in such short supply across Florida, Polk County officials are being told by the state that there will be enough when it is time for residents to get a second dose.
14-year-old found shot after police receive calls about loud music and crowds
Winter Haven police say they heard gunshots when responding to 911 calls about music and crowds in the area of MLK Blvd and 3rd St NE.
Winter Haven police say they heard gunshots when responding to 911 calls about music and crowds in the area of MLK Blvd and 3rd St NE.
Missing Charlotte County man found
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says 79-year-old James Bernard Pidgeon, who went missing after last being seen at Gulf Cove Moose Lodge in Englewood, has been found.
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says 79-year-old James Bernard Pidgeon, who went missing after last being seen at Gulf Cove Moose Lodge in Englewood, has been found.
Beloved Mulberry High School employee dies from COVID-19
Maria Hernandez, 55, is believed to be the first person in the Polk County School District to die from the virus.
Maria Hernandez, 55, is believed to be the first person in the Polk County School District to die from the virus.
Florida Polytech University professor gains international attention for coronavirus research
A Florida Polytechnic University professor is being recognized worldwide for his research on the coronavirus.
A Florida Polytechnic University professor is being recognized worldwide for his research on the coronavirus.
Former Ohio officer threatened violence in DC with homemade guns, police say
Investigators in Polk County say a former police officer from Ohio, upset by allegations of voter fraud, wrote about building homemade guns and heading to Washington to carry out violence.
Investigators in Polk County say a former police officer from Ohio, upset by allegations of voter fraud, wrote about building homemade guns and heading to Washington to carry out violence.
New Lakeland clinic targets lingering COVID symptoms
COVID can cause substantial damage to your heart, lungs and kidneys, which is fairly easy to diagnose. But some doctors may not connect other more general symptoms to the coronavirus as easily.
COVID can cause substantial damage to your heart, lungs and kidneys, which is fairly easy to diagnose. But some doctors may not connect other more general symptoms to the coronavirus as easily.
Lakeland health officials warn of COVID case increase
As a result of rapidly rising number of cases, Lakeland commissioners are crafting a strongly worded resolution urging people to wear a mask, and take precautions against the virus. They plan to vote on it next Tuesday.
As a result of rapidly rising number of cases, Lakeland commissioners are crafting a strongly worded resolution urging people to wear a mask, and take precautions against the virus. They plan to vote on it next Tuesday.
Lakeland fire training facility gets makeover to better train firefighters
Training just got easier for Lakeland firefighters because their fire rescue training facility just went through a full makeover.
Training just got easier for Lakeland firefighters because their fire rescue training facility just went through a full makeover.
New Lakeland Fire Rescue Training Center
The Lakeland Fire Rescue Training Center celebrated a grand re-opening this week after a huge makeover.
The Lakeland Fire Rescue Training Center celebrated a grand re-opening this week after a huge makeover.
Polk COVID vaccine line gets 100 calls per second
The Health Department’s Nicole Riley says Polk County has about 1,500 appointment slots. But with nearly 145,000 eligible resident 65 and over, demand has overwhelmed supply.
The Health Department’s Nicole Riley says Polk County has about 1,500 appointment slots. But with nearly 145,000 eligible resident 65 and over, demand has overwhelmed supply.
Polk County men stole skulls from veterans’ graves for ‘religious rituals,’ detectives say
DNA from cigars led deputies to two Polk County men who allegedly stole the remains of four veterans, taking them into a "religious shrine" inside a Lake Wales home where human skulls and other bones were found.
DNA from cigars led deputies to two Polk County men who allegedly stole the remains of four veterans, taking them into a "religious shrine" inside a Lake Wales home where human skulls and other bones were found.
Polk County sets up new COVID-19 vaccination registration phone line
Polk County has just set up a new phone line so that people 65 and over can register to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Polk County has just set up a new phone line so that people 65 and over can register to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Attendant, student arrested after Polk County school bus fight
Algarene Richards, 68, and a 15-year-old male, both of Lake Wales, were arrested Wednesday after an altercation on a school bus, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Algarene Richards, 68, and a 15-year-old male, both of Lake Wales, were arrested Wednesday after an altercation on a school bus, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Winter Haven man proud of World Championship of Darts run
One of the best dart throwers in the world just happens to live in Winter Haven, Florida. His name is Danny Baggish, and darts came very naturally to him from a very young age.
One of the best dart throwers in the world just happens to live in Winter Haven, Florida. His name is Danny Baggish, and darts came very naturally to him from a very young age.
PCSO: 3 suspects arrested after Lakeland shooting, crime spree
Polk County deputies have arrested Gardell Young Jr., 42, William Kirkland, 37, and Seth Edward Deming, 38, after they say the three men shot one person and threatened to shoot a family during a 24-hour crime spree in Lakeland.
Polk County deputies have arrested Gardell Young Jr., 42, William Kirkland, 37, and Seth Edward Deming, 38, after they say the three men shot one person and threatened to shoot a family during a 24-hour crime spree in Lakeland.